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SO02 TVA

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 61,617 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SO02 TVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,437

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading61,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year546
Average per year5,437
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO02 TVA 17k28k39k51k62k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,617 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
PASS
Mileage61,071 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage56,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage51,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage46,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,272 miles
PASS
Mileage42,675 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage38,581 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage31,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage23,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage17,210 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 TVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 TVA

What car is SO02 TVA?

SO02 TVA is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 TVA?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 TVA was 61,617 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 TVA passed its MOT?

SO02 TVA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2013.

Is SO02 TVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 TVA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO02 TVA?

SO02 TVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.